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Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, Mayor Nancy Backus, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, Redmond Mayor Angela Birney and Kent Mayor Dana Ralph
On Monday and Tuesday this week, Human Services Director Kent Hay and I were in Washington D.C. as part of a bipartisan delegation of mayors talking with members of congress and the Biden administration about how to strengthen the federal-city partnership to address homelessness and affordable housing.
Jeff Zients, White House Chief of Staff
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The City of Auburn model relies heavily on in person, in the field outreach. We go to where the people are -- on our streets, in our parks, wooded areas and rivers and meet them there and start the process of walking alongside them to come to the table to participate in positive change. Auburn has most of the resources necessary to help people out of their situation.
We do not give out blankets, tents or food. Nor do we give people a number to call or the address of an agency to find. We meet them where they are and walk with them through the process. With today's technology most of the initial work can be
done in the field.
City of Auburn Human Services Director Kent Hay
In Auburn, we center our work on compassion, accountability and community. We believe that we should have a multifaceted tool box to help people on our streets. We do not believe in compassion without accountability.
We will not involve ourselves in contributing to their demise by leaving them to
suffer. We want all our residents to live in healthy and safe environments. We hold people accountable and expect them to participate in society. We believe in the value of people.
 The moment is finally here! We're officially ready to cut the ribbon to the new and approved City Hall at JA BizTown, a months-long project that completely transformed the cornerstone space into something colorful, vibrant, and new. I'll see you there!
Tuesday, May 7
11:15 a.m.
JA Education Center BizTown, 1610 Perimeter Road SW
 The Cedar Lanes Bike Park Pump Track is officially open and we'd like to invite the community out to a free ride! That means just come as you are and we'll take care of the rest -- a bike to ride and a helmet to wear. We'll even throw in a few lessons as well!
Saturday, May 11
10 a.m. - Noon
Cedar Lanes Bike Park, 1005 25th Street SE
Free
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Space for All STEM Festival
The Kent festival will provide elementary and middle school students with an engaging educational experience focused on STEM.
The Space for All Weekend kicks off on May 3rd with a free screening of “A Million Miles Away” at Kherson Park, a movie based on former astronaut Jose M. Hernandez's journey from migrant worker to astronaut.
Space for All STEM Festival is a collaborative effort between the City of Kent's Race and Equity Team, Economic and Community Development (ECD) department, Kent School District, and Kent Community Foundation. This event aims to inspire and educate the community about the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusivity in these fields.
Saturday, May 4
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Accesso ShoWare Center, 625 W. James Street, Kent WA
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Auburn Symphony: A Sea Symphony by Ralph Vaughan Williams, with Seattle Pro Musica
“All souls…all nations…all identities…”
Walt Whitman’s lyrics are a stirring embrace of all of humanity. Combined with the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams, A Sea Symphony uses the vastness and power of the sea as a backdrop for our search for meaning. Written for chorus, soloists, and orchestra, A Sea Symphony will fill you with a sense of awe and wonder in the face of a boundless universe. Auburn Symphony Orchestra is delighted to present this work in collaboration with Seattle Pro Musica and their conductor, Karen P. Thomas, and featuring Susan Payne O’Brien, soprano and Damien Geter, baritone.
ASO will perform The Boatswain’s Mate Overture by British composer Ethel Smyth. A cheerful piece of music which also contains Smyth’s defiant feminist spirit. The opera is a witty take on gender roles with the heroine of the story outwitting a retired boatswain who is scheming to become her suitor.
SPM will open the concert with Canticum Calamitatis Maritimae by Finnish composer Jaakko Mäntyjärvi. This haunting work draws on folk song, news reporting, and the Requiem Mass to recount the ill-fated 1994 journey of the MS Estonia.
Sunday, May 5
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South
Buy tickets online($42 regular, $37 senior, $12 students)
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Make and Mingle @ Postmark
Stop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on. A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! Intended for ages 18+.'
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - Noon
Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave.
Free
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Drop -In Painting With Amie Sie @ Postmark
Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.
Ages: 18+
Fee: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie
Fridays, 10 a.m. - Noon
Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave.
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Champagne Sunday @ Postmark
Husband and wife Jessi and Jared Fredeen tear up stages and crowds nationwide with their unique upbeat, roller coaster style shows. They fire off gypsy-punk rock songs alongside everything from intimate tear-jerkers to anthemic foot-stompers, and pepper their sets with compelling stories behind their music. Champagne Sunday is a rare original act that performs with stadium-level energy, regardless of whether it’s for a festival crowd, a club, a or group of coffee shop patrons. With a show that packs the power of an entire orchestra, Jessi and Jared have created a sound that is totally unique, fun, emotional, and captivating. This act has a ton of showmanship, heart, and talent that make it a powerful musical experience.
Friday, May 10
7:30 p.m.
Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave.
Buy tickets online ($20 regular, $17 student/senior)
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Walk/Run for Recovery
Join us on Saturday, May 11, 2024, for Battlefield Addiction’s 5th Annual Walk/Run for Recovery as we come together as a Community to celebrate those in recovery, stand for those still in the fight, and honor those weʼve lost.
You can register for a single ticket or as a team of 5 – great for families and groups! When registering as a team with more than 5, please contact Becky for the group discount code: (253) 318-0937 or becky@battlefieldaddiction.com. SPONSOR SOMEONE IN RECOVERY to join us on race day by selecting this option at registration.
There are lots of young people in recovery who would love the opportunity to participate in our 5K Walk/Run for Recovery. Specify the recipient for your sponsorship by typing their name in the "Notes" section during registration or let us know that you prefer for us to choose the recipient. Either way, WE GOT YOU!
Saturday, May 11
9 a.m. - Noon
Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road SE
Free
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May Comedy at the Course
Comedy at the Course will keep you laughing all night long as three comedians work to twist your funny bone. Ages 18 and over only.
Saturday, May 11
7:30 p.m.
Auburn Golf Course -- Bogey's Public House Banquet Room, 29630 Green River Road SE
Buy tickets online
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 Bring Your Child to Work Day last Thursday at the City of Auburn was a roaring success! Already looking forward to next year.
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 Auburn is rich with history — from historical Main Street to the artifacts preserved throughout White River Valley Museum — I am excited to share these stories with all of you each week.
Photo courtesy of White River Valley Museum
Anderson Hall, built in 1925 and located on the University of Washington Campus, is decorated with architectural terracotta made right here in Auburn. The Gladding McBean terracotta factory, previously located on 3rd Street NW close to the modern Auburn post office, was the source of architectural terracotta used in major buildings throughout the West Coast.
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